As I think about it, the land seems to first wake up in springtime in the forest, starting with the wildflowers that erupt from the ground in shades of white, lavender, pink, and yellow. Their life and color seem to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Plants
Written by Julia Adams, summer education intern Summer is a great time to see many beautiful, colorful plants and flowers beginning to grow. It’s always refreshing to see the bright colors after the dreary winter passes. Seeing the bright purple … Continue reading
I am fortunate to have two daughters and a son who enjoy being outdoors. They’re not children anymore – the youngest is in college now – but we’ll always enjoy sharing nature with them. I’m especially lucky that before going … Continue reading
Beautiful flowers that are often given for gifts on Mother’s Day or other special events of spring, can actually be found right in your backyard. With the right habitat and care, orchids are native to Wisconsin with about 18 different … Continue reading
When one thinks of spring, baseball comes to mind. And while watching baseball one must enjoy a hotdog, which requires mustard, of course. In a different sense, however, spring is the time of year when mustard seems to rule the … Continue reading